Osaka is one of the most unique cities in Japan. The city feels modern yet feels stuck in the past at the same time. It’s also a haven for food and nightlife. It’s a very different feel compared to ...

OSAKA--Hordes of visitors descended on Osaka Castle Park, where around 3,000 cherry trees, including the Someiyoshino variety, are now in full bloom. A festive atmosphere took hold as fans of ...

He meets the spirited and sometimes flamboyant residents. The journey fittingly starts at the Osaka Castle, which was founded by warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi who was known for his flamboyant ...

The five sites being considered include sites near the Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka; near Osakajo Koen Station on West Japan Railway Co.’s Osaka Loop Line close to Osaka Castle ...

Japan's Ryota Kondo reacts as he crosses the Osaka Marathon finish line second behind Ethiopia's Yihunilign Adane at Osaka Castle Park on Feb. 24, 2025. (Kyodo) OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Ethiopia's ...

One of the most famous cherry blossom spots in the Kansai region of western Japan, Osaka Castle Park is home to about 3,000 cherry trees. This year the trees were in full bloom on April 6 ...